Main Review
Newworldson’s last week, self-titled release gets your heart jumping and fists pumping in the first few
seconds of the album, preparing fans to get ready for a fun and energetic experience. This album
definitely has the feel of an old time spiritual revival tent meeting, and the message to go along with it.
“Listen to the Lord” is an awesome anthem; a call for Christians to listen to the Lord, and how that can
change your life. You’ll be chanting along with this one whether you want to or not. “David dusy in a desert
land / Hidin’ away from a tyrant’s hand / He sang the blues and strummed that chord / And God said: play
on Dave / He listened to the Lord…” Very pop-60’s is “In Your Arms,” a song about letting go of your fear
and the things we hold on to, and just be in God’s arms, letting Him hold on to you.
“There is a way” is already a familiar hit from Christian radio stations, however there are many good ones
on this album that also deserve air time, such as “Rocky Road,” and “Commander.” A theme that all
these songs have in common is dependence on God. Heading toward Him on the rocky road, following
Him through life as your commander, and trusting Him as the Way, the Truth, and the Life are all
essential and beautiful acts of worship that are a part of life as a Christian. Newworldson captures very
well some of the basic essence of Christianity, and manages to proclaim a great message, while
displaying their own musical styling and talent variety.
“We believe we have made the quintessential Newworldson record with this release,” said front man
Joel Parisien in a press release. “Salvation Station was a prequel to this project, which truly captures
who we are as an artist. Newworldson is not only meant to share its unique, electric style of music with
the world, but also to lift up others in their own genre of music, encouraging them to continue doing what
they’re doing.”
Closing Thoughts
Catchy, energetic, spirited, potent and joyful are just a few words that really describe this band well.
Although Newworldson is not new to the Christian music scene, it was a band that was new to me. The
first time I played their CD, I was rocking to the music at my desk immediately, and I looked over at my
husband playing Nintendo, and he was boppin' to the jazzy beat right along with me. I can just imagine
how much fun these guys are in concert. I recommend this band to fans of jazz, spirituals, gospel, and
rock (which I think covers just about everyone). I don’t have anything negative to say about these guys.
Review Written By: Liz Haveman [liz.haveman@christianmusicreview.org] on 2/22/2010
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